The Juicy History of Lemons in Los Angeles
In THIS, my latest for LAist, the suprisingly glamorous history of lemons in Los Angeles.
Hollywood Comes Home
In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter, what it is really like to rent out your home for a film shoot.
A Knock-Out!
In THIS , my latest for The Hollywood Reporter, Oscar De Loy Hoya’s palatial home in Las Vegas.
Walkin' About!
I loved popping in to chat Hollywood history with my buddy Allan McLeod on his new podcast Walkin' About. Listen here!
Fast Food State
In THIS, my latest for LAist - how fast food and SoCal grew up, side by side.
From HRH to CEO
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, the strange saga of royal entrepreneurs, who have sold everything from pet shampoo to high fashion, from perfume to the Margherita pizza -named after great-grandma, Queen Margherita of Savoy- of course.
The Gossamer Grenade
In THIS, my latest "Old Hollywood Book Club" for Vanity Fair the fiery ice queen herself- Ms. Faye Dunaway.
Set 'em up Joe
I had so much fun charting the history of on-screen cocktails on the latest episode of KCRW's Good Food- cheers y'all! Listen HERE.
https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/good-food/cocktails-hollywood-movies-vintage-spirits-carnitas-barista-championship-cherries/old-hollywood-cocktails-movies-hadley-meares
Room and Board
In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter, the non-profit giving Los Angeles college students vital services.
The King of Cool
In THIS, my latest for LAist, what the artist Ed Ruscha means to the city of Los Angeles.
New Episode of Mysteries of the Abandoned!
The newest episode of Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America airs tonight at 10pm PST on Discovery. I get to celebrate heroes including Rosa Parks, the Buffalo Soldiers and talk the scandalous fishing industry of the Pacific Northwest. Available on Max tomorrow!
A Home Fit For a King
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, the surprisingly fun and oh so dramatic history of Clarence House, the home of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Sisters in Snark
I have long been obsessed with the legendary feud between Joan Fontaine and her sister Olivia De Havilland. In THIS, my latest “Old Hollywood Book Club” for Vanity Fair, I get to write about it! Glorious snark galore!
In Sickness and Health
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, a brief history of royals dealing with illness.
Hooray for Hollywood!
In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter- celebrating film memorabilia collectors at the Hollywood Heritage Museum.
The Valley of The Bravo Dolls
In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter, I talked to Brittany and Jax about their new Bravo show The Valley...from separate locations...
Real Estate Revolution
In THIS, my latest for THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, a monumental shift in the real estate landscape.
Basquiat in Hollywood!
In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter, Basquiat in LalaLand!
Frieze 2024
The VIP opening of Frieze was a feast for the celebrity sighting senses. My story for The Hollywood Reporter. Read HERE.